For Simon, EE was never a mere blogging tool, but rather a CMS with huge potential. The antithesis of all those grossly expensive and clunky proprietary “solutions”, EE brought us inexpensive, intelligent software that offered a low entry level, and inspired a quiet revolution. Looking back at five years of heavy-lifting with EE, through his own experiences and those of others, Simon will explore the methods and ways of thinking that have empowered web teams like his own to tackle incredibly complex builds. To this day, EE remains the primary choice for many of us, but how do we ensure it continues to meet the needs of professional development for content-heavy, ever-evolving websites? Expect an honest appraisal from someone who spends his days working at the sharp end.

2. AM I DREAMING,
OR DID LESLIE JUST
ANNOUNCE A RELEASE
DATE FOR EE 2.0 ?

4. pMachine 2001

5. You Are Here 2001-2003

6. Shoutout 2003

7. Jockey Slut 2004

9. The Libertines 2004

10. Poptones 2004

11. Jon Burgerman 2005

12. Blog Design Solutions 2005

13. Solspace.com

14. docs.markhuot.com

15. jambor-ee.com / train-ee.com

16. frieze.com 2007

17. frieze.com 2007

18. frieze.com 2007

19. frieze.com 2007

20. frieze.com 2007
exp:weblog:entries
site="faf"
weblog="podcasts"
limit="1"
disable="member_data|pagination|trackbacks"
dynamic="off"
status="Footer"
MULTIPLE SITE MANAGEMENT

21. frieze.com 2007
if
(
member_group == "6"
XOR
member_group == "8"
XOR
member_group == "1"
)
&& status == "Subscriber"
exp:esk_frieze_sidebars:related
url_title="{segment_3}"
exp:esk_frieze_sidebars:other_articles
entry_id="<?php echo $entryid; ?>"
url_title="{segment_3}"
COMPLEX CONDITIONALS & CUSTOM PLUGINS

22. frieze.com 2007

23. eeinsider.com / devot-ee.com

24. buildwithstructure.com

25. brandon-kelly.com / leevigraham.com

27. Playa on erskinedesign.com

28. Nature Of Relationships plugin on erskinedesign.com

29. Field Frame and FF Matrix on eulis.eu

30. Playa 2 on nationalemployerservice.org.uk

31. Playa 2 on nationalemployerservice.org.uk

32. Process

33. Process

35. nationalemployerservice.org.uk 2009

36. frithstreetgallery.com 2008

37. frithstreetgallery.com 2008

38. north.bensaunders.com 2008

39. housingworks.org Happy Cog 2008

40. change.gov 2008

41. Erskine Advertising Toolbox 2009

42. Erskine Advertising Toolbox 2009

43. Erskine Advertising Toolbox 2009

46. EE 2.0 sneak-peak

47. EE 2.0 sneak-peak

48. EE 2.0 sneak-peak

49. EE 2.0 sneak-peak

50. EE 2.0 Example Site 2008

51. EE 2.0 Example Site 2008

52. Ellislabs EE2.0 Learning Site
Sitemap/Learning Guide Ideas
Section: ARTISTS
Learning difficulty: EASY
- weblog entries, one per band
- custom fields
- custom entry statuses
Section: BLOG/NEWS
Learning difficulty: MEDIUM
- weblog entries, one per news item
- custom fields
- categories
- archiving by date
- comments
Section: HOME
Learning difficulty: MEDIUM
- pulling information from multiple weblogs
- custom statuses ( ARTISTS )
- categories ( BLOG/NEWS )
Section: EVENTS
Learning difficulty: HARD
- weblog entries, one per event
- automatic archiving (past, upcoming) by date, using entry date
- relationship to ARTISTS weblog
- relationship to GALLERY ?
Section: ABOUT/CONTACT
Learning difficultly: MEDIUM
- Static weblog
- Pages module?
WEBLOG_1 (suggested section; artists/bands)
- weblog entries
- custom fields
- custom entry statuses
Multiple
entries,
featured entry
Single Entry
WEBLOG_2 (suggested section; news/blog)
- weblog entries
- custom fields
- categories
- archiving by date
- comments
Multiple entries
Archive
Single entry
WEBLOG_3 (suggested section; events)
- weblog entries
- custom fields
- automatic archiving (past, upcoming) by date, -
using entry date
- relationships to WEBLOG_1
- relationships to GALLERY
Multiple Entries -
past & future
Single Entry
STATIC PAGES (suggested section; about, contact)
- weblog entries
- custom fields
- Pages module?
Gallery
relationship
MEMBERS, FORUMS, WIKI
HOMEPAGE
- grabbing content
from everywhere,
classic EE style
EE 2.0 Example Site 2008

53. EE 2.0 Example Site 2008

54. EE 2.0 Example Site 2008

55. EE 2.0 Example Site 2008

56. EE 2.0 Example Site 2008

58. • Adopt common developer methods
• Robust first party modules
• Ongoing support for vital add-ons
• Site structures, models and recipes
• Enable dev staging and delivery
• Un-simple Commerce!
DEVELOP & DEPLOY...

59. • Measured communication
• Clear and confident roadmap
• Engage agencies and serious freelancers
• Re-introduce Advisory Board
• Awareness of our clients and their needs
• Solid demos and example sites
MARKETING & COMMUNITY...